Mohamed Hussein Roble
Mohamed Hussein Roble | |
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| 20th Prime Minister of Somalia | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2020 | |
| President | Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed |
| Preceded by | Hassan Ali Khaire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1963 (age 58) Hobyo, Somalia |
| Education | Somali National University (BSc) KTH Royal Institute of Technology (MEng) |
Mohamed Hussein Roble (Somali: Maxamed Xuseen Rooble; born October 1963) is the current Prime Minister of Somalia and de facto leader, serving in office since 23 September 2020. [1][2]
Background[edit]
He was born in Hobyo in October 1963. Hailing from the Reer Hilowle, Sacad, Habar Gidir subclan of Hawiye, similar to that of the first Prime Minister of Somalia, Abdullahi Issa. He received a BSc in Civil Engineering from the Somali National University, and later attended the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden where he completed an MA in environmental engineering and sustainable engineering.[3] Before his appointment as Prime Minister he served as a member of the United Nations at the International Labour Organization in Nairobi, Kenya as an environmental engineer. [4]
Political career[edit]
Appointment as Prime Minister[edit]
He was appointed to the post of prime minister by Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in September 2020.[5] In his initial address to parliament after taking office he pledged to form a cabinet which would steer Somalia through the 2021 election transion. [4] Roble re-appointed Khadar Mohamed Gulaid as deputy prime minister and he appointed 26 ministers to his cabinet, 15 of whom are from the previous cabinet. The new cabinet includes 17 state ministers, and 4 women. [6]
2020 Galkayo bombing[edit]
On December 18, 2020, Roble was due to address a gathering at a stadium in Galkayo. Minutes before his arrival, a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the stadium, killing seven civilians and three soldiers. Roble offered his deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and called for unity among the Somali people in the struggle against terrorism to promote peace and development in the country. [7]
2021 elections[edit]
On 1 May 2021, Roble was given the mandate by the Federal Government of Somalia for overseeing the election process according to the agreement reached on 17 September 2020 by the National Consultative Forum and the Baidoa Framework of 16 February 2021 as well as security arrangements for elections. [8]
Freedom of the Press[edit]
On World Press Freedom Day, May 3 2021, Roble congratulated Somali journalists, praising them for their sacrifice, resilience and commitment. He also guaranteed journalists safety and access to information, particularly through the upcoming elections, encouraging them to approach their work with responsibility and professionalism.[9]
Tension with President Farmajo[edit]
In September 2021,Farmajo illegally suspended Roble's executive powers following a row over his suspension of former NISA head Fahad Yasin over the murder investigation of Ikran Tahlil Farah.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Somalia's new PM faces big tasks of organising elections, earning trust". Nation.
- ^ "Mohamed Hussein Roble appointed Somalia's new prime minister". September 18, 2020.
- ^ "Somalia Confirms New Prime Minister | Petroleum Africa".
- ^ a b "Somalia's Lawmakers Approve Roble as New Prime Minister". Bloomberg.com. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Somalia Parliament Approves New Prime Minister | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com.
- ^ "Somali premier announces new cabinet". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Somalia, UN condemn terrorist attack in central region
- ^ "Somali PM Mohamed Roble accepts new role in elections". The East African. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ hanad. "Prime Minister Roble on World Press Freedom Day - Jowhar somali news leader". Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ La Libre Afrique. "Somalie: le président « retire les pouvoirs exécutifs » du Premier ministre" (in French). Retrieved 2021-09-16.
External Links[edit]
- [1] official Twitter account
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| Somali Republic (1960–1969) | ||
| Somali Democratic Republic (1969–1991) |
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| Interim Government of Somalia (1991–1997) | ||
| Transitional national government of Somalia (2000–2004) | ||
| Transitional federal government of Somalia (2004–2012) | ||
| Federal Republic of Somalia (2012–present) | ||
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